Sports world buzzes over Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez in Home Run Derby

Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodríguez put on a show for the ages at Dodger Stadium for the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby. Despite losing in the final round to Nationals superstar Juan Soto, the sports world was abuzz after Julio’s impressive 81-home run performance.

Highlights: Julio steals the show in Home Run Derby

We are already counting down the days until Julio gets his next shot at the home run crown next summer at T-Mobile Park.

Here’s a look at what some big sports names had to say while watching Julio’s big night.

This kid Julio Rodriguez is nice!!

— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) July 19, 2022

Me watching America fall in love with Julio Rodriguez pic.twitter.com/HcCFQhvI96

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) July 19, 2022

I see the kicks, J-Rod! Good luck tonight 💯 https://t.co/y9jDhfUYsx

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 18, 2022

Julio is a beast!! 😤😤

— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker) July 19, 2022

One of my CFB buddies texted me & said “I’ve been seeing all your Julio Rodriguez tweets, now I get to see him & WOW!”

Griffey was the 20th Century Kid
Julio is the 21st Century Kid #Julio

— Brock Huard (@BrockHuard) July 19, 2022

Call Julio Rodriguez young climate change bc he just killed a polar bear

— Tree Pollen Hater Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 19, 2022

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— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 19, 2022

The only player ever to mash more HR in any Derby first round than Julio’s 32:

Pete Alonso last year with 35.

What. A. Debut.

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 19, 2022

Standing ovation for Julio Rodriguez at Dodger Stadium after 32 HOMERS IN THE FIRST ROUND

— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) July 19, 2022

Julio Rodríguez had a total home run distance traveled of 33,573 feet at the Home Run Derby, the equivalent of 11,191 yards.

That distance would be good enough to become the Seahawks all-time leading rusher. A mark currently held by Shaun Alexander at 9,429 yards. pic.twitter.com/a9v9UoeZTP

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 19, 2022

Joe Fann: Julio reminds us why we cherish homegrown stars

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